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Chinese proverb about MONEY !

This is the proverb about money that I like the most.
With MONEY we can buy a house, BUT NOT home-sweet-home.
With MONEY we can buy a clock, BUT NOT time.
With MONEY we can buy a bed, BUT NOT sleep-well.
With MONEY we can buy books, BUT NOT knowledge.
With MONEY we can buy good hospitalization, BUT NOT health.
With MONEY we can buy a position, BUT NOT respect.
With MONEY we can buy blood, BUT NOT life.
With MONEY we can buy sex, BUT NOT love.

Money for nothing

I received this proverb by mail from my friend Steven. As a workaholic, I begin to wonder if money is something superior in this capitalist era, where many people are deifying money. This is in line to the saying: "money is the king". If you have read it word by word, then it is possible that this proverb has inspired you. Indeed, life needs money, but I think life more need the love of people around us especially family. Perhaps you also know many rich people whose life feel empty. Easy example of a couple who do not have children.

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  1. Anonymous10/8/08

    this is extremely wise..i'm touched,
    thanks for sharing tihese words..with you permission i'm try to share it to all friends i have..good for you,oh by the way..see my blog if you have time

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  2. Gretchen20/8/08

    There's a song from a movie called Johnny Dangerously, "If money can't buy happiness, I guess I'll have to rent it."

    It's true, money can make life easier, but won't make it perfect.

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  3. Tikno22/8/08

    I agreed with Gretchen. We also can not be enslaved by money, because we are human.

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  4. yenni 'yendoel'6/11/08

    it's so true

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  5. Tikno6/11/08

    Dear Yendoel,
    Thank you. Welcome to my blog

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  6. Anonymous28/1/09

    Yup, very true.
    8-)

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  7. Anonymous24/11/09

    This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.

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  8. Tikno30/7/17

    Hi Anonymous,
    Sorry to delete your comment because too much link.

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  9. Anonymous8/10/23

    Inspiring post!

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  10. Earthpages.org4/3/24

    This is good. Reminds me of the Beatles song, "Can't Buy Me Love." And another song by the Eurythmics that goes... "Money Can't Buy It." However, it's an unfortunate truth that without money life can be tough. People tend to walk all over you if you don't have money and connections. When I was a grad student I went for long walks and observed how the homeless struggle to survive. I myself was living on a small scholarship and felt powerless when my landlord came into my apartment without notice. Small abuses like that can make you feel powerless, which is not very nice.

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    1. Tikno.9/3/24

      Hello Earthpages,
      Money (fiat money) is only a product of civilization. Imagine a time when humans didn't know money, they only bartered goods. Here the law of cause and effect applies.

      Cause: it is human nature to want to be seen more than others.
      Effect: giving birth to what is called "social status".

      Cause: lazy.
      Effect: undignified.

      However, the highest treasure is health and goodness. I believe that rich people who suffer from deadly illnesses are willing to give up all their wealth in exchange for health. If you are blessed with good health and long life, then you are the richest person in the world. Even rich people will envy you.

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